Staff Reports
Thursday's episode of "Newsnight" on CNN featured former Obama adviser and current CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod. Prior to assuming the position of Special Counsel, Axelrod noted that there were some concerns regarding whether or not Special Counsel David Weiss could file cases in jurisdictions other than Delaware. He noted that the filing of the new allegations against Hunter Biden in California signifies a departure from the situation prior to Weiss's appointment as special counsel.
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Abby Phillip, the host, added that the new indictment demonstrates that the Justice Department is carrying out its duties and disproves the claim that the department is being overly lenient with regard to Hunter Biden, which was made by a Republican. She further stated that the Biden administration might have no objection to this.
In reply, Axelrod underscored the absence of apparent interference, noting the filing of the indictment. He emphasized that Weiss, who spent five and a half years investigating the case prior to being appointed special counsel, had previously assured Congress that he was acting appropriately and that there was no interference in the matter. Axelrod also addressed the complications associated with presiding over cases in various venues, noting that the most recent one was filed in Los Angeles. He compared this circumstance to a time when Weiss was not serving as the Special Counsel.
Axelrod predicted during the conversation that Republicans would likely pursue impeachment, with Donald Trump reportedly supporting such endeavors as a means to generate distractions. He emphasized the significance of maintaining attention on the allegations levied against Trump and avoiding diversionary efforts to impeach him for alleged non-compliance.
The conversation between Axelrod and Phillip demonstrated apprehension regarding possible partialities present in the Justice Department and the political ramifications associated with the ongoing Hunter Biden controversy. It is consistently prudent to monitor the manner in which these stories are portrayed in the media, as they frequently expose latent prejudices and narratives.
